We saw some surprises in the first round of the 2019 NHL draft, including Moritz Seider going sixth overall to the Detroit Red Wings — before the Vancouver Canucks got their class of draft picks, headlined by Russian winger Vasily Podkolzin.
The draft has become a spectacle in the NHL annual calendar, especially the first round. Most host cities celebrate by having a fan fest and a whole week of celebrations leading up to the draft. Vancouver did not host a fan fest, perhaps due to concerns of big crowds in small spaces.